Millions  of people in England have had the flu vaccine so far, but millions more in vulnerable groups remain at risk. During Flu season GP practices can make the most of the national booking system for flu vaccinations to help patients to keep protected against winter illnesses.

Benefits for GP practices

• booking online directly, saves time
• maximise QOF & DES income
• protects the workforce
• reduces winter pressure for appointments

Benefits for patients

• Reduces a patient’s risk of getting sick with winter illnesses. This is particularly important for those vulnerable groups who struggle the most with being unwell such as those aged 65 and over, people with long-term conditions and people who are pregnant. For more info on who can get Flu vaccine visit the eligibility guidance on NHS.UK. In addition to this, reducing the number of illnesses due to preventable diseases frees up NHS resources for other medical uses.
• Getting a vaccine can also help a person prevent themselves from transmitting this disease to others, including those who provide care to them. This is why children, carers and health and social workers are also eligible for the vaccine.
• Sometimes patients have concerns over the safety of vaccines and patients and GP practices can find more info on the safety and risk of getting these vaccines by visiting the NHS. UK COVID-19 and Flu vaccine pages.

Resources

• book or manage a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy

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